The Joints: Comer Caliente y Frio
So this was a really out there, different kind of joint, and wow! And we don’t use exclamation points around here.
Welcome to Comer Caliente y Frio, which bills itself as “The 1st Authentic Dominican Take-Out Restaurant Located in Newnan.” For the Spanish impaired, the name roughly translates to “eat hot or cold.
Here you will try mofongo – basically a smashed-up plantain seasoned with garlic and whatever else the chef wants. Meals come with mofongo or rice and beans: spanish or pigeon rice, and black or pink rice. Yes, pink rice.
We are just letting our foodie partner, Peyton Shelnutt, executive director of The Newnan Centre, give us the
rundown:
“Comer Caliente y Frío in Newnan is an absolute gem—everything we tried was packed with flavor and beautifully done. The beef empanadas were perfectly savory, while the guava and cheese version struck the ideal balance of sweet and rich,” Peyton said. “The chicken breast mofongo was the standout — tender, flavorf
ul, and topped with a creamy tomato saucethat brought the whole dish together. Every bite was incredible. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!”
Proteins include shrimp, baked or stewed chicken, fried pork belly, stewed beef, and, of course, oxtail. 
And top all that off with some flan and a homemade passionfruit or coco lime drink and you are set.
A great addition to Coweta County’s dining experience.
acomercalienteyfriollc.com
45 Robinson Street Suite D, Newnan
678-857-3374
Mon-Sat. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
